The Algebandits (XFOHV spy AU)

Chapter 7: Eight plus Ten, carry the love

Eight turns in his keys and opens the door to he and Ten's house, since they live with each other. Ten is cooking something for both of them and turns his head to the door once he hears him walk inside. "Hey, how was your day?" Ten says with a warm smile.

Not wanting to concern him, Eight sits on a stool at the counter and leans his elbow on the marble, his head lying in the palm of his hand. "Yeah, great.." He tries not to look gloomy, but Ten can see right through his facade. "Something wrong? You seem down.." Ten frowns a bit, Eight sighs. "Unfortunately, I had to leave with a very tough decision on my hands, it's just so much pressure and it hurts to imagine either option.."

Ten nods along and leans on the wall near where Eight was sitting. "I see....you..wanna talk about it?" Eight closes his eyes as he speaks, "Yeah, because it kinda involves us..." Ten immediately assumes the worst. "Are you..? B-b..." Eight's eyes widen once he figures out what Ten is trying to say. "No! I'd never pick that option....but that was one of them given to me.." Ten calms down a bit and sits down at the stool beside Eight. "So what's up?" Eight sighs once more and explains to Ten.

"You know I'm a spy? We had a big mission about 2 hours ago and I messed up by packing normal bombs instead of smoke bombs," Ten nods along and looks into Eight's eyes as he continues to speak, "And the others think my head's in the clouds because I'm dating you. They said I either had to quit the gang, or end our relationship..."

Ten's hands shake a bit, looking downwards, "Oh..." There's a moment of silence before Ten looks back at Eight with a small smile. "Why don't I just join you and your gang?"

Eight's eyes widen as he looks up at Ten. "Wh-what? You'd do that for me....?" Ten smiles brighter. "Yeah! I mean, I wouldn't lose you for the world and you seem to love what you do. I don't want you to have to end any of that, so why not just join the party? That way you don't have to leave your friends and we could stay together.." Eight is silent for a bit, then nods a little bit while refusing to make eye contact. "I think that just might work..I'll bring you in tomorrow and see if the others agree.." Ten's eyes light up, happy Eight didn't have to go down a singular path of decision.

"Yay!! I'm happy we could come along a way to-" He notices Eight still isn't looking at him, and puts a hand on his shoulder with a confused expression. "Eight..?" Then, Eight turns and looks at Ten. His eyes are teary and he has a quivering smile, trying not to cry of joy. Ten's eyes widen in concern, but Eighth speaks in a shaky voice before he could speak up. "I-I love you so much.!" Eight pulls Ten into a kiss, which caught Ten off guard at first but he melts into it soon after.

They pull away shortly, Eight gripping Ten's jacket collar and Ten's hand cupping Eight's cheek. With their prominent blushing, goofy smiles, and dazed eyes, anyone can tell they practically scream "We're in love."